Sunday, June 8, 2014

Learn To Care For Your Cat With This Advice

By Irish Gel Lugasan


There are many different breeds of cats. There are many abandoned cats like these, and they can be a huge problem. Use the information from this article to help guide you along your pet care journey.

Keep drape cords away from cats. Whenever cats jump on these cords, they might get tangled up in them. It may actually cause them some serious harm. Hide the cords for safety sake.

Some cats like to scratch up floors and furniture. Think about a scratching post or kitty tower if your cat's claws become a problem. Teach them to scratch on it instead of your belongings. It may take some time, but it should eventually work.

If you have a female cat it is important to have her spayed once she becomes old enough. Even though your cat stays indoors all the time, there might be that one time she slips through the door when she goes into heat, which results in a litter of unexpected kittens. Having your cat spayed is the only way to 100 percent prevent accidental litters.

Male felines tend to get crystals in the urine that can be prevented with proper diet. Passing these crystals is painful and the vet bill to have this corrected is expensive. Choose a cat food low in magnesium. Read the labels. Avoid fish products.

Sometimes children get too excited when playing with a new cat and may mishandle them. You need to show your children how the cat should be treated. You should show them everything from how to properly carry the cat to the best ways to play with it. The bones of a cat are weaker than a dogs, therefore, they should be handled with care.

Always provide your feline with special attention and affection. Think of all the friendship and comfort cats provide to us. Cats are social animals and will thrive when they are included in daily activities and life. They should feel like a valued family member as well.

You need to establish some boundaries if you are getting a cat for your children. Make sure that you let your kids know which areas of the house the cat will be allowed in. It's also important to let them know that outside doors must be kept closed so that the cat doesn't escape. This will ensure nothing bad happens.

Make sure that your cat has a collar on with ID tags on it. This is very important for indoor cats. Even the tamest indoors cat can be tempted by the possibilities presented by an open door or window. Include your contact number along with the name of your veterinarian. Veterinary information is essential if your cat needs medication.

Stray cats should no longer be a problem after reading this article. Cats can harm other pets, damage gardens and summon other cats. Cats need to be loved and treated with care. You could even end up bonding with one of the feral cats.




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